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Calls for Action over Darfur Violence to Move Fast after UN Report
The recent report released by the United Nations (UN) on 1st February has cleared the claim of genocide in Dafur, Sudan. However, the calls for further actions over Darfur's deadlock are soaring...
Evangelical Groups Warn Religious Hate Law Threatens Free Speech
The Religious Hate Law introduced by the British Home Secretary David Blunkett in November 2004 is being widely criticised by evangelicals, religious organisations, journalists, lawyers, human rights campaigners, MPs and even secularists...
Mandela to Rally World on Debt Relief in London
Thursday 3rd February marked a remarkable day for Britain’s continued effort in world debt relief. The Nobel Prize winner, former South Africa president Nelson Mandela spoke to a crowd of 10,000 at London’s Trafalgar Square...
Vietnamese Christian Leaders' Final Appeal Delayed
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court has announced a delay in the appeal of two detained Mennonite church leaders convicted in November for "inciting people to obstruct officials from carrying out their duties."
Pope's Condition Improving as Catholics Worldwide Pray
Pope John Paul II condition’s was said to be "improving" after being rushed to a hospital last night with breathing problems. Meanwhile, the Vatican gave assurances that there was no reason for alarm as millions of Catholic Christians around the world prayed ...
WARC Head Addresses World Justice at Davos Forum
An ecumenical presence was observed in the World Social Forum as it closed on 31st January at Port Porto Alegre, Brazil. Similarly, Protestants were given the opportunity to voice their concerns from a Christian point of view in the World Economic Forum...
CWS: Real Disaster Recovery is Just Beginning
Today a press statement from the head of the international humanitarian agency Church World Service (CWS) urged, "Don't lose sight of the tsunami survivors now." The call has confirmed the desperate need for a long term recovery plan...
Christian Aid Welcomes UN Sudan Report
The United Nations International Commission of Inquiry has presented clear evidence of serious human rights abuses in the Sudanese province of Darfur, an agency of the churches in the UK and Ireland said Tuesday ...
Pope's Condition Improving as Catholics Worldwide Pray
Pope John Paul II condition’s was said to be "improving" after being rushed to a hospital last night with breathing problems. Meanwhile, the Vatican gave assurances that there was no reason for alarm as millions of Catholic Christians around the world prayed for the 84-year-old spiritual leader ...
UK Christians Call for G7 Debt Cancellation Deal
The G7 finance minister's summit in London this weekend has triggered action from Christians and churches across the UK to campaign for debt cancellation in poor countries...
Evangelical Alliance Backs "Million Leaders Mandate" in Britain
The international Christian leadership training initiative Million Leaders Mandate will drive into the UK this month. The Evangelical Alliance UK has expressed its full support and has called for active participation from Christians...
N. Korean Agent Confesses Aiding Abduction of S. Korean Pastor
The alleged North Korean spy arrested last month in South Korea told a South Korean court Monday that he participated in the kidnapping of a South Korean pastor who has been missing for over four years...
Satellites Allow Gospel to be Heard in Arab World
A recent article from Assist News Service features an evangelistic ministry set up for the Arab World-Arab Vision. By satellite broadcasting, the Gospel is being brought to millions of Christians in Middle East and North Africa...
Premier Launches New Program Looking into Mission
The renowned Christian radio station, Premier Radio is going to launch a new program this week focusing on different aspects of mission in the Church of England...
Christian Aid Plant "Tree of Life" at British Museum
A piece of extraordinary and significant art work "Tree of Life" is to be unveiled at the British Museum on 2nd February. The British charity Christian Aid and the British Museum have jointly coordinated the project...
Iraqi Christians Declare Success in Voting for Freedom despite Riots
The historical Iraq National Election closed on Sunday 30th January at 5:00pm (1400 GMT). World leaders are impressed by the courage of Iraqis who have stood up for their freedom and cast their ballots despite the threat and violence of terrorists...